A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8442686 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 85723818 epoch_slot_no: 15018 block_no: 8442509 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 36340 time: 2023-02-25 01:55:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bd632f32850351492d9b333436a27ef59baa441a9bb26b3be242f2336925fdBlock Operator
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